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The iPhone 17e could launch soon with MagSafe and an A19 chip Almost exactly one year after launching the iPhone 16e, Apple is preparing to launch the 17e, according to Mark Gurman. The iPhone 17e will feature an upgraded A19 chip from the iPhone 17 lineup, plus MagSafe charging, and move Apple’s in-house cellular chips. Just as importantly, the company apparently plans to keep the price at $599, despite soaring RAM and storage prices. Gurman says Apple is planning to pitch the iPhone 17e aggressively in emerging markets and to enterprises. He claims that, with almost no changes expected from the…

The iPhone 17e could launch soon with MagSafe and an A19 chip

Almost exactly one year after launching the iPhone 16e, Apple is preparing to launch the 17e, according to Mark Gurman. The iPhone 17e will feature an upgraded A19 chip from the iPhone 17 lineup, plus MagSafe charging, and move Apple’s…

Physicists solve a quantum mystery that stumped scientists for decades Physicists have developed a new theory that brings together two major areas of modern quantum physics. The work explains how a single unusual particle behaves inside a crowded quantum environment known as a many-body system. In this setting, the particle can act either as something that moves freely or as something that remains nearly fixed within a vast collection of fermions, often called a Fermi sea.

Physicists solve a quantum mystery that stumped scientists for decades

Physicists have developed a new theory that brings together two major areas of modern quantum physics. The work explains how a single unusual particle behaves inside a crowded quantum environment known as a many-body system. In…

GuliKit’s tiny dongle lets you connect a PS5 controller to your Switch 2 Dongles have a well-earned reputation for being a nuisance. They’re often costly and annoying to deal with, but for gamers, there’s one that I love to recommend that’s neither. 8BitDo’s $20 USB Adapter 2 lets you wirelessly link controllers to the Switch 2 that would otherwise be unsupported, like the Sony DualSense (complete with rumble and motion controls), Microsoft’s latest Xbox gamepads, and more. You can plug it into the Switch 2’s dock or use a USB-A-to-USB-C adapter to connect it directly to the console. It’s great to save money, since I can simply use a controller that I already own instead of buying a new one.

GuliKit’s tiny dongle lets you connect a PS5 controller to your Switch 2

Dongles have a well-earned reputation for being a nuisance. They’re often costly and annoying to deal with, but for gamers, there’s one that I love to recommend that’s neither. 8BitDo’s $20 USB Adapter 2 lets you wirelessly…

Section 230 turns 30 as it faces its biggest tests yet Thirty years ago today, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a bill credited with creating the groundwork for the modern internet, became law and set off a chain of events that would make it a lightning rod for the techlash. The statute has survived everything from the dot-com bubble to a Supreme Court challenge that struck down the surrounding text in the CDA. But as it marks this major milestone, Section 230 is facing what could be among its biggest threats to date, as prominent lawmakers plot to bring it down and a mountain of legal challenges give courts the chance to narrow its scope.

Section 230 turns 30 as it faces its biggest tests yet

Thirty years ago today, Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a bill credited with creating the groundwork for the modern internet, became law and set off a chain of events that would make it a lightning rod for the techlash. The…

Chang’e-6 lunar samples reveal a giant impact reshaped the Moon’s interior Ever since the Moon formed, asteroid strikes have played the leading role in shaping its surface. These collisions carved out vast craters and basins and altered the Moon's landscape and chemistry. What scientists have not fully understood is how deeply these enormous impacts affected the Moon beneath the surface. To explore that question, a team led by Prof. Hengci Tian from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IGGCAS) analyzed lunar basalt samples returned by Chang'e-6 (CE6). These rocks came from the South Pole-Aitken (SPA) Basin, the largest and oldest known impact basin on the Moon.

Chang’e-6 lunar samples reveal a giant impact reshaped the Moon’s interior

Ever since the Moon formed, asteroid strikes have played the leading role in shaping its surface. These collisions carved out vast craters and basins and altered the Moon's landscape and chemistry. What scientists have not…

The week in pictures: Winter Olympics open in Milan, storms flood Spain and Israel batters Gaza From the star-studded opening of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics to deadly storms ravaging the Iberian Peninsula, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking images. Source link

The week in pictures: Winter Olympics open in Milan, storms flood Spain and Israel batters Gaza

From the star-studded opening of the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics to deadly storms ravaging the Iberian Peninsula, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking images. Source link

Best Wireless Earbuds (2026): Apple, Sony, Bose, and More Other Earbuds We Like Every month seems to bring new sets of earbuds with longer battery life, new features, and more compact designs. As such, we can't list everything we like. But if you're still hunting, here are some other recommendations. Nothing Ear (a) for $59: It has taken a lot for me to recommend a pair of ostensible AirPods Pro clones as the best earbuds for most people, but that speaks to just how much I actually like the Nothing Ear (a). These stylish little yellow earbuds come in a sleek, clear charging case, and they have excellent sound and decent noise cancellation for under $100 retail.

Best Wireless Earbuds (2026): Apple, Sony, Bose, and More

Other Earbuds We Like Every month seems to bring new sets of earbuds with longer battery life, new features, and more compact designs. As such, we can't list everything we like. But if you're still hunting, here are some other…

A hidden Aloe vera compound takes aim at Alzheimer’s Scientists are continuing to search for new ways to treat Alzheimer's disease (AD), a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. In a recent study, researchers identified several compounds found in Aloe vera that could offer new possibilities for future treatments. Aloe vera is best known as a soothing plant used for skin care, but it also contains natural chemicals that may influence biological processes inside the body.

A hidden Aloe vera compound takes aim at Alzheimer’s

Scientists are continuing to search for new ways to treat Alzheimer's disease (AD), a progressive brain disorder that affects memory, thinking, and behavior. In a recent study, researchers identified several compounds found in Aloe vera that…

Netflix’s Warner Bros. merger puts rival streamers in survival mode This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about the streaming wars, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The Stepback here. From 2019 to around 2021, we were in the midst of a streaming renaissance. Paramount Plus, Disney Plus, Apple TV, Peacock, and HBO Max all made their debuts, challenging the dominance of Netflix and other legacy streamers like Hulu and Amazon Prime Video. New indie streaming services, like the cinephile-focused Criterion Channel, emerged during this time.

Netflix’s Warner Bros. merger puts rival streamers in survival mode

This is The Stepback, a weekly newsletter breaking down one essential story from the tech world. For more news about the streaming wars, follow Emma Roth. The Stepback arrives in our subscribers’ inboxes at 8AM ET. Opt in for The…

New drug resets the body clock and cuts jet lag recovery nearly in half A research team led by scientists from several Japanese institutions has identified a compound called Mic-628 that directly influences the body's internal timing system. The group included Emeritus Professor Tei H. (Kanazawa University), Associate Professor Takahata Y. (Osaka University), Professor Numano R. (Toyohashi University of Technology), and Associate Professor Uriu K. (Institute of Science Tokyo). Their experiments showed that Mic-628 specifically activates Per1, a core gene that helps regulate daily biological rhythms in mammals. The researchers found that Mic-628 works by attaching to CRY1, a protein that normally suppresses clock gene activity.

New drug resets the body clock and cuts jet lag recovery nearly in half

A research team led by scientists from several Japanese institutions has identified a compound called Mic-628 that directly influences the body's internal timing system. The group included Emeritus Professor Tei H. (Kanazawa…

4 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed I had low expectations for the rather generic Comulytic Note Pro, but it surprised me as not only the most useful all-around notetaker on available but also the cheapest after you consider the cost of a premium subscription. The slim device, at 28 grams, is small enough to fit in a wallet or attach unobtrusively with the included magnetic ring to the back of your handset (note: it requires a special USB dongle to charge). The 64 GB of storage space and a 45-hour battery life aren’t massive, but both should be more than enough to handle a full week of interviews without offloading or recharging, all processed through OpenAI's GPT-5 and Google's Gemini.

4 Best AI Notetakers (2026), Tested and Reviewed

I had low expectations for the rather generic Comulytic Note Pro, but it surprised me as not only the most useful all-around notetaker on available but also the cheapest after you consider the cost of a premium subscription. The slim device, at 28…

I Have Fallen in Love With Open Earbuds (and You Should Too) If you’ve done any wireless earbuds shopping lately, you’ve likely noticed a new design category cropping up everywhere. They’re called open earbuds (or open-ear buds, depending on the brand), and just about every audio brand has a pair (or three). They come in a slew of styles, but most either loop around your ears like older Beats buds, or clip on like funky-futuristic earrings. Whatever the style, they're designed to deliver satisfying sound while keeping your ear canals open to the sounds of the world around you. Open earbuds are a natural fit for staying aware during outdoor activities like jogging, hiking, and especially cycling, where the tiny microphones in traditional buds are rendered useless by wind.

I Have Fallen in Love With Open Earbuds (and You Should Too)

If you’ve done any wireless earbuds shopping lately, you’ve likely noticed a new design category cropping up everywhere. They’re called open earbuds (or open-ear buds, depending on the brand), and just about every audio brand has a pair…

For $4,550, Would You Buy a Single Premium Watch or a Swarm of Affordable Ones? To be a viable alternative to our GADA Tudor, the value collection has to include a travel-time watch. We looked at Farer’s 36-mm Lander IV, with its preppy color scheme and distinctive character, but ultimately we went for another cult favorite from the affordable end of the Swatch Group stable. The Mido Ocean Star Decompression Worldtimer costs $5 less than the Farer, at $1,490, and brings its own eye-catching dial to the table, as well as a 200-meter water resistance rating and a version of the same 80-hour movement as in the Hamilton.

For $4,550, Would You Buy a Single Premium Watch or a Swarm of Affordable Ones?

To be a viable alternative to our GADA Tudor, the value collection has to include a travel-time watch. We looked at Farer’s 36-mm Lander IV, with its preppy color scheme and distinctive character, but ultimately we…

This weird deep-sea creature was named by thousands of people online The Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance (SOSA), working with scientific publisher Pensoft Publishers and well known science YouTuber Ze Frank, invited the public to help name a newly identified deep-sea chiton (a type of marine mollusk). The official scientific description of the species was published today in the open-access Biodiversity Data Journal. More than 8,000 name ideas were submitted through social media. After reviewing the entries, the research team selected the name Ferreiraella populi. The species name populi is a Latin singular noun in the genitive case meaning "of the people." Interestingly, 11 different participants independently suggested the same name during the online naming effort.

This weird deep-sea creature was named by thousands of people online

The Senckenberg Ocean Species Alliance (SOSA), working with scientific publisher Pensoft Publishers and well known science YouTuber Ze Frank, invited the public to help name a newly identified deep-sea chiton (a type of marine…

Pumas are back in Patagonia and Penguins are paying the price Should conservation efforts focus on protecting one iconic species if that protection may harm another, especially in landscapes still recovering from human activity? This question lies at the center of a growing conservation challenge at Monte Leon National Park on Argentina's Patagonian coast. The situation highlights the complexity of restoring ecosystems that were altered for decades and are now undergoing rapid change. Pumas Return and Penguins Face a New Threat After cattle ranching ended in southern Argentina in 1990, pumas (Puma concolor) gradually began reclaiming parts of their historic range.

Pumas are back in Patagonia and Penguins are paying the price

Should conservation efforts focus on protecting one iconic species if that protection may harm another, especially in landscapes still recovering from human activity? This question lies at the center of a growing conservation challenge…

Ancient bones reveal chilling victory rituals after Europe’s earliest wars A study published in the journal Science Advances is reshaping how researchers understand early human violence. By closely examining the people who died in what may be one of Europe's earliest known victory celebrations, scientists are challenging long-held assumptions about prehistoric warfare and its purpose. The research, titled 'Multi-isotope biographies and identities of victims of martial victory celebrations in Neolithic Europe', was published in Science Advances and co-authored by Dr. Teresa Fernández-Crespo and Professor Rick Schulting. Using advanced multi-isotope analysis, the team reconstructed the life histories of individuals buried in mass graves in Alsace in northeastern France.

Ancient bones reveal chilling victory rituals after Europe’s earliest wars

A study published in the journal Science Advances is reshaping how researchers understand early human violence. By closely examining the people who died in what may be one of Europe's earliest known victory celebrations,…

Scientists found a gut compound that helps protect the liver Children whose mothers eat a diet high in fat and sugar during pregnancy and breastfeeding face a greater chance of developing fatty liver disease later in life. New findings from the University of Oklahoma suggest that this risk may be lowered. In the study, pregnant and nursing mice given a naturally occurring compound made by healthy gut bacteria had offspring with much lower rates of fatty liver disease as they grew older. The compound studied is called indole. It is produced by beneficial gut bacteria when they break down tryptophan, an amino acid found in foods like turkey and nuts.

Scientists found a gut compound that helps protect the liver

Children whose mothers eat a diet high in fat and sugar during pregnancy and breastfeeding face a greater chance of developing fatty liver disease later in life. New findings from the University of Oklahoma suggest that this risk may be…

Scientists warn climate models are missing a key ocean player Some of the most important players in Earth's climate system are nearly invisible. Calcifying plankton, microscopic organisms that form hard shells, help regulate the planet's temperature by capturing carbon and moving it through the ocean. A new review published in Science finds that these organisms are not fully represented in the climate models used to predict Earth's future. The research was led by an international team from the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB) (Spain). The study focuses on three major groups of calcifying plankton: coccolithophores, foraminifers, and pteropods.

Scientists warn climate models are missing a key ocean player

Some of the most important players in Earth's climate system are nearly invisible. Calcifying plankton, microscopic organisms that form hard shells, help regulate the planet's temperature by capturing carbon and moving it through the…

Errol Spence Sees Through Jermell Charlo Callout Errol Spence Jr. isn’t reading much into Jermell Charlo mentioning his name. To Spence, it isn’t personal, competitive, or even nostalgic. It’s financial. Charlo has been inactive for almost three years since his one sided loss to Canelo Alvarez in September 2023. During that stretch, the market moved on. The fights that once made sense for Charlo stopped existing, and the leverage that came with being undisputed at 154 faded while he stayed out of the ring. Spence laid it out bluntly when asked about Charlo calling him out. With Terence Crawford no longer in play and Alvarez long gone from the picture, the list of names that can still generate a large check is short.

Errol Spence Sees Through Jermell Charlo Callout

Errol Spence Jr. isn’t reading much into Jermell Charlo mentioning his name. To Spence, it isn’t personal, competitive, or even nostalgic. It’s financial. Charlo has been inactive for almost three years since his one sided loss to Canelo Alvarez in…

Precision Medicine Brings Genetic Insights to Obesity Treatment Obesity research has come a long way since the start of the 21st century. From a disease whose treatment mostly relied upon lifestyle interventions and surgery, obesity now has many available treatment options. “The current days are very exciting because it's the first time that we have very potent and safe drugs,” said Ricardo Cohen, a bariatric surgeon at the Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz. Indeed, the introduction of drugs like glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP1) receptor agonists and other appetite-inhibiting medications have helped people with obesity increase their weight loss more effectively than only changing their diet and exercise habits.1-3…

Precision Medicine Brings Genetic Insights to Obesity Treatment

Obesity research has come a long way since the start of the 21st century. From a disease whose treatment mostly relied upon lifestyle interventions and surgery, obesity now has many available treatment options. “The current days are…

Ryan Garcia’s Weight Cut In Focus Ahead Of Barrios Fight It is not just about hitting the mark on the scale; it is about how much energy he might leave in the sauna during that final week. If Ryan enters the ring depleted, Barrios is exactly the kind of fighter to take advantage of that fatigue. This marks Garcia’s return to action after his loss to Rolando Romero last May. In that fight, he was dropped early and never quite found his footing. It was a performance that left critics questioning his defensive holes and his ability to handle pressure. He has spent the months since then rebuilding his body and his craft.

Ryan Garcia’s Weight Cut In Focus Ahead Of Barrios Fight

It is not just about hitting the mark on the scale; it is about how much energy he might leave in the sauna during that final week. If Ryan enters the ring depleted, Barrios is exactly the kind of fighter to take advantage of that fatigue.…

India has changed its startup rules for deep tech Deep tech startups in sectors such as space, semiconductors, and biotech take far longer to mature than conventional ventures. Because of that India is adjusting its startup rules, and mobilizing public capital, hoping to help more of them make it to commercial products. This week, the Indian government updated its startup framework, doubling the period for which deep tech companies are treated as startups to 20 years and raising the revenue threshold for startup-specific tax, grant, and regulatory benefits to ₹3 billion (about $33.12 million), from ₹1 billion (around $11.04 million) previously.

India has changed its startup rules for deep tech

Deep tech startups in sectors such as space, semiconductors, and biotech take far longer to mature than conventional ventures. Because of that India is adjusting its startup rules, and mobilizing public capital, hoping to help more of them make it…

The kids ‘picked last in gym class’ gear up for Super Bowl The Super Bowl is happening in Silicon Valley this Sunday, and the Patriots-Seahawks game at Levi’s Stadium is going to be packed with tech money. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan is expected to be there. Apple’s Tim Cook, too. (He has become a Super Bowl fixture since Apple Music began sponsoring the halftime show several years ago.) Longtime VC Venky Ganesan from Menlo Ventures gave the New York Times a quote about the whole thing, saying the Super Bowl in the Bay Area is “tech billionaires who got picked last in gym class paying $50,000 to pretend they’re friends with the guys who got picked first.” Added Ganesan, “And for the record, I, too, was picked last in gym class.”

The kids ‘picked last in gym class’ gear up for Super Bowl

The Super Bowl is happening in Silicon Valley this Sunday, and the Patriots-Seahawks game at Levi’s Stadium is going to be packed with tech money. YouTube CEO Neal Mohan is expected to be there. Apple’s Tim Cook, too. (He has become a…

Turki Alalshikh Lines Up Brandon Figueroa For Sept. 12 Turki Alalshikh wasted no time attaching Brandon Figueroa to a bigger stage, publicly inviting the newly crowned WBA featherweight champion to defend his title on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez’s next fight on September 12. The message came hours after Figueroa’s late twelfth round knockout of Nick Ball in Liverpool and was posted directly to Figueroa on X by Turki Alalshikh. It was framed as congratulations, but the subtext was clear. Figueroa’s willingness to travel and finish a fight late has already placed him in line for Riyadh’s next marquee card.

Turki Alalshikh Lines Up Brandon Figueroa For Sept. 12

Turki Alalshikh wasted no time attaching Brandon Figueroa to a bigger stage, publicly inviting the newly crowned WBA featherweight champion to defend his title on the undercard of Canelo Alvarez’s next fight on September 12. The message came…

Figueroa Rallies Late, Stops Nick Ball For WBA Belt Through the middle rounds, the action remained close. Ball had strong moments when he caught Figueroa stepping forward, while Figueroa continued to apply pressure and throw in volume. By the later rounds, the fight appeared up for grabs, with Ball still competitive but absorbing more sustained work. Late Finish Turns Tight Fight on Its Head The finish came early in the twelfth round. Figueroa landed a left hand to the chin that dropped Ball for a count. Ball rose, but Figueroa followed immediately with a sustained attack that sent Ball back through the ropes, prompting referee Steve Gray to wave the bout off at 0:32 of the round.

Figueroa Rallies Late, Stops Nick Ball For WBA Belt

Through the middle rounds, the action remained close. Ball had strong moments when he caught Figueroa stepping forward, while Figueroa continued to apply pressure and throw in volume. By the later rounds, the fight appeared up for grabs, with…

Former Tumblr head Jeff D’Onofrio steps in as acting CEO at the Washington Post After what can generously be called a contentious tenure as the CEO of The Washington Post, Will Lewis is stepping down following mass layoffs this week. Jeff D’Onofrio, former CEO of Tumblr from 2017 to 2022, will step in as acting CEO and publisher. D’Onofrio has been CFO at the Post since June of last year, meaning he’s had a front row seat to Jeff Bezos’ dismantling of the once storied paper for the last nine months. D’Onofrio’s resume doesn’t include extensive experience in traditional news media, nor many notable success stories.

Former Tumblr head Jeff D’Onofrio steps in as acting CEO at the Washington Post

After what can generously be called a contentious tenure as the CEO of The Washington Post, Will Lewis is stepping down following mass layoffs this week. Jeff D’Onofrio, former CEO of Tumblr from 2017 to 2022, will…

Scientists find a missing link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified new evidence that may help explain how Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) contributes to multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a long-term autoimmune condition that affects nearly one million people in the United States. The findings were published Feb. 5 in Nature Immunology. The study shows that people with MS have higher levels of certain CD8+ "killer" T cells.

Scientists find a missing link between Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis

Researchers at UC San Francisco have identified new evidence that may help explain how Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) contributes to multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a long-term autoimmune condition that affects nearly one…

Figueroa KOs Ball In 12th For WBA Belt Brandon Figueroa did not win this fight on the scorecards. He took it away from Nick Ball at the very end, ripping the WBA featherweight title out of what looked like a closing home-town celebration and turning it into one of the sharpest late finishes the division has seen in years. For most of the night, Ball boxed like a champion who understood the margins. He met pressure with short uppercuts, worked inside without panic, and had long stretches where his timing kept Figueroa honest. By the late rounds, many in the building believed Ball was doing enough to protect the belt, especially after a strong ninth round where he caught Figueroa clean while backed against the ropes.

Figueroa KOs Ball In 12th For WBA Belt

Brandon Figueroa did not win this fight on the scorecards. He took it away from Nick Ball at the very end, ripping the WBA featherweight title out of what looked like a closing home-town celebration and turning it into one of the sharpest late finishes the…

New forecasts offer early warning of Arctic sea ice loss Arctic sea ice plays a major role in shaping Earth's climate system. By reflecting sunlight and helping cool the planet, it influences ocean circulation, atmospheric behavior, and extreme weather patterns far beyond the polar regions. As climate change accelerates the loss of Arctic ice, scientists increasingly rely on real-time measurements of sea ice extent (SIE) -- the area of water with a minimum concentration of sea ice -- to track the condition of the ice cover and understand how quickly it is changing. In Chaos, published by AIP Publishing, scientists from the United States and the United Kingdom reported a method that delivers accurate, real-time predictions of Arctic SIE.

New forecasts offer early warning of Arctic sea ice loss

Arctic sea ice plays a major role in shaping Earth's climate system. By reflecting sunlight and helping cool the planet, it influences ocean circulation, atmospheric behavior, and extreme weather patterns far beyond the polar regions. As…

NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Kalshi as an investor Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks announced Friday that he has joined prediction market Kalshi as a shareholder, making him the first NBA player to invest directly in the company. “The internet is full of opinions. I decided it was time to make some of my own,” said the two-time NBA MVP in a social media post. “Today, I’m joining Kalshi as a shareholder. We all on Kalshi now.” The announcement has not gone over well on social media. On Reddit, for example, one user described it as “literally a conflict of interest,” while another described Kalshi as “cancerous” and yet another wondered, “is this even allowed.”

NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Kalshi as an investor

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks announced Friday that he has joined prediction market Kalshi as a shareholder, making him the first NBA player to invest directly in the company. “The internet is full of opinions. I decided it…